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124 Million Passwords Exposed in New Infostealer Log Compilation

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A new dataset containing 124 million unique passwords and 56 million email addresses has been added to the Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) database. This compilation originates from hundreds of millions of records gathered by infostealer malware, rather than a single new breach. Such datasets are concerning as they can be used for credential stuffing attacks, where cybercriminals attempt to use stolen credentials across multiple platforms. HIBP advises users to check their credentials, change any compromised passwords immediately, and enable two-factor authentication and password managers where possible. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a dataset of stolen credentials and its implications for users, which falls under general cybersecurity tools and threats rather than a new release or significant industry event.

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124 Million Passwords Exposed in New Infostealer Log Compilation

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Davey Winder, Senior Contributor ·

    124 Million Unique Passwords Exposed In New Infostealer Log Dataset

    A new collection of 124 million unique passwords from hundreds of millions of malware stealer log records has been confirmed by the Have I Been Pwned service.

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